Are Your New Year Resolutions S.M.A.R.T.?

One of the key reasons why people fail to achieve their new year resolutions is because their resolutions are not SMART.

Don't get offended. I don't mean SMART as in clever or something.

SMART means

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time-framed

We need our goals to be tangible, and not vague. Let me try setting some SMART new year resolutions..


1. I want to lose weight and hit below 70 kg by the end of the year!
At present state, I'm about 78 kg. This means that I have to cut down on fried food and fast food. I must exercise regularly. My aim is that I will go to the gym 3 times a week.



2. I want to go home for dinner 3 times a week (twice on weekday nights, and once on weekend nights).
I really want to spend more time with my family. Family ties are important to me.


3. I want to finish at least 4 Christian books by the end of the year.
In 2008, I want to enrich myself. When I read books, I really can tap into the wisdom of people who are far wiser than me.